The Fall 2018 semester is coming to an end. Before students switch gears to enjoy the holidays and winter break with family and friends, it is time to look back on the memorable events that happened on campus over the past semester.
Obama speaking on campus
Former President Barack Obama made an appearance on campus to receive the Paul H. Douglas Award...

Each semester, the University and the surrounding area undergo construction to improve old buildings and roads and to build new facilities. This semester was no exception.
At the end of the spring semester of the 2017-2018 school year, Illinois Street Residence Hall closed its dining services facili...

As students say goodbye to some familiar favorites in Fall 2018, the University also welcomed an array of new businesses to enrich the lives of students on campus.
To make space for the 17-story residential building on the corner of Green and Sixth Street, campus bars The Clybourne and Firehaus, San...

Theft over $500 was reported at Walmart, 2610 N. Prospect Ave., around 11 a.m. Nov. 5. According to the report, a gumball machine was taken from the store by an unknown offender or offenders.
Lost articles were reported on the 200 block of North Vein Street at around 7 a.m. on Sept. 7. According to...

The Illinois Student Government achieved its main goal of getting votes out during the midterm election this semester.
ISG was able to increase voter turnout compared to the 2014 Midterm election, Susan Zhou, Chief of Staff of the organization and sophomore in LAS, said.
ISG’s Get-Out-The-Vo...

Chancellor Robert Jones announced the commission he appointed to discuss native imagery will not focus on actually selecting a mascot for the University, but rather help establish a path towards it.
Jones said the point of the committee is not to name a new mascot. The panel is working to develop...

It has been a year and a half since visiting scholar Yingying Zhang went missing in June of 2017. Alleged kidnapper Brendt Christensen is facing a charge of one count of kidnapping resulting in death and two counts of making false statements to the FBI. The trial is set to begin in April, 2019 in Peoria.
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During finals week, students may choose to swap sleeping for studying or feel so stressed that they’re unable to sleep well. However, according to Florin Dolcos, associate professor in LAS, lack of sleep may have a negative impact both academically and mentally.
Dolcos said if students cram before a t...

by Clare Budin
staff writer
With finals coming up and stress levels rising, students may be tempted to consume energy drinks, make fast-food stops before studying and pull all-nighters with the help of plenty of coffee.
It’s understandable that some may choose to snack during stressful times. Luckily, ...

College students don’t need to worry about spending money to reduce stress during finals season thanks to free online meditation apps, simple breathing exercises and at-home workouts.
Without worrying about financial pressures when looking for mental health resources, students can focus on staying h...

Data from the National Endowment for the Humanities revealed the University ranks 7th out of approximately 900 colleges for the number of NEH grants received since 2008.
NEH is a federal agency which serves as one of the largest financers of humanities research and programs in the United States.
Th...

With finals week approaching, many students feel stressed and tired of studying. Here are a few fun, stress-relieving activities that might be just what a student needs to relax. They are also free and open to all students.
Breathe in, breathe out
The Meditation Student Organization will sponsor Prairie Z...